I turned and walked away without hesitation, heels clicking confidently against the floor. Behind me, I heard him roar. “Hailey! What do you think you’re doing?!” But I didn’t stop. I didn’t look back. I walked to my car, drove off, and left him behind, just like I should have a long time ago.
Sky narrowed her eyes. “So... what, you’re just going to forgive him? Just like that?” “It’s not that simple,” I said softly. “I’m not talking about letting him back into my life. Forgiveness, for me, means choosing not to carry this weight anymore. I’m done with hate. I’m done with resentment. I
HAILEY “What is going on?” Thompson’s voice cut through the air. He stepped out of the bedroom, shirtless and disoriented, his eyes locking instantly on Zion..bleeding, scowling, furious. “Are you okay?” he asked me, voice low but alert. I nodded. “Never better.” Zion stood stiffly at the do
Maybe letting go, just once, was the best decision I’d ever made. I had blamed myself for everything with Zion...for his temper, his lies, his cruelty. I told myself I should have seen it coming. That I had failed him. But tonight, the veil had lifted. The shame? Gone. The guilt? Gone. And in its
I reached down and wrapped my hand around his cock, thick and ready. I stroked him once...slow and firm before turning and climbing on top of him. His hands settled on my hips, his breath catching as I positioned myself. Then I sank down. We gasped in unison. The stretch was slow, full, and pe
HAILEY After the passion had truly spent itself, and we had each taken a quick shower, silence filled the room, not awkward, though. I stirred slightly, turning my head to find Thompson watching me. There was a softness in his eyes, something tender and unguarded. I smiled...unsure...and looked